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The annual fee is not a deal breaker to me, but I will certainly keep that in mind and try in the future.
As far as a second card is concerned, how long would you think is appropriate to wait until trying for another card?
Could I close out my Cap 1 Secured and open up another BofA unsecured with a small credit limit since the Cap1 is basically a dead end or could I close out the Cap 1? Use the cash to open another BofA Secured and ask for early graduation in maybe 6 months?
At this point you can safely close the CapOne to retrieve your deposit, then apply for whatever card you desire that your income can justify.
... is what I would've told you had I not realized that your credit score looks abnormally low for someone with perfect credit history. Do you have any baddies? If not, simply reduce utilization and follow my suggestion above. ![]()
Yes, I have a several from 5 years back. I am going to write some GW letters to some of the companies that I have had less than excellent payment history with and since then paid off and write PFD to the ones that are currently outstanding.